Entrepreneurs are feverishly trying to domesticate Oregon’s wild truffles. Will it work?

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Underground Operators Entrepreneurs are feverishly trying to domesticate Oregon’s wild truffles. Will it work?

Heart of the Farm – Why Women’s Unique Family and Farm Business Roles Matter

It may be too late to attend, but there will be a recording released sooner or later: Heart of the Farm – Why Women’s Unique Family and Farm Business Roles Matter

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 12:00 pm EST
Women bring different perspectives, values and priorities to the table. This webinar will focus on what aspects of rural life are important to women, how they learn, and how that influences decision-making with regard to production, marketing and land management practices. ...
 https://learn.extension.org/events/1785

OSU Ext. Event: Neighborhood Sustainability Steward Training Register by Jan 12

News from OSU Ext. Lincoln Co Foods shared a link.

OSU Ext. Event: Neighborhood Sustainability Steward Training

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Commercial Aquaponic Production Jan 16-19th 2015

 

 A Comprehensive Look at Year Round Aquaponic Production:  Advanced Aquaponic research and development pairs with practical application in agriculture to help YOU propel this innovative, efficient, resource saving practice at the commercial level. 

Includes:

• ·         4 Days of Course Work and Hands on Sessions

• ·         Continental Breakfast as well as Lunch Each Day

• ·         3 Southern Oregon Aquaponic Farm Tours

• ·         Banquet Dinner and Social

• ·         Copy of Presentations, Industry Information and Resources

• ·         Certificate of Advanced Aquaponic Course Completion

Early bird discount through December 25, 2014.

2015 Commercial Aquaponic Course
http://www.thefarmingfish.com/commercial-aquaponic-course-year-round-growing/

Oregon Lawmakers Succeed in Keeping Newport Coast Guard Helicopter Facility Open Through 2015

Oregon Lawmakers Succeed in Keeping Newport Coast Guard Helicopter Facility Open Through 2015
It's a start.
Full Story Here: http://lincolncountydispatch.com/…/3801-oregon-lawmakers-su…

• The Lincoln County Dispatch Big round of applause to the Newport Fishermen's Wives for Leading the Charge.

The New Farmers

OFB- Community Food Systems

"I realized that, to me, the difference between the environmental movement and growing food is that growing food is really positive. You’re saying yes, instead of asking people to stop something. Here I’m building something, and I like that. I like that we’re stewards of this land, that we’re building the soil and taking care of the pollinators, the bees, the birds—it’s just so positive,” Deena Miller of Sweet Roots Farm. Read more in Orion Magazine.
http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/8356

The New Farmers | Orion Magazine

Young people are flocking to farming as a meaningful and rewarding vocation.

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Oregon bill proposes ending property tax exemptions for farms in 2018.

December 10, 2014 9:18AM

E.J. Harris/EO Media Group A proposal that will be considered by the Oregon Legislature would requi

An Oregon bill proposes ending property tax exemptions for farms in 2018.

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